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English National League North

Harborough TownHarborough TownvsMarineMarine

Kick-off: Monday, 31 August 2026 at 14:00Venue: Bowden Park

Prediction

Medium confidence
53.1%Draw 21.7%25.2%
Harborough TownMarine
Predicted range
Home 0-2·Away 0-2
most likely 1-1
Expected goals
1.99 : 1.32
Most likely scorelines
1-1
9.6%
2-1
9.6%
1-0
7.3%

Deeper Projections

Projected total goals
3.31
Both teams to score
63.2%
Total goals distribution
Over/Under 1.584.3%·15.7%
Over/Under 2.564.3%·35.7%
Over/Under 3.542.2%·57.8%
Winning margin
Home +231.1%Home +122.1%Draw21.7%Away +114.6%Away +210.6%

Match Analysis

Harborough Town Favoured to Beat Marine in National League North

Overview

This is round 6 of the National League North season, with Harborough Town hosting Marine. Neither side's league position is available in the data. The model gives the hosts a 53.1% win probability, with both teams on a short turnaround.

Home Side Form

Harborough Town have won both of their last two home matches, scoring an average of 2.5 goals and conceding 1. Their last five matches overall read LWDWD, with an average of 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded. They last played on August 28, three days before this fixture.

Away Side Form

Marine have split their last two away games, with one win and one loss, averaging 2 goals scored and 1 conceded. Their recent five-match run is WWLLL, averaging 1.2 scored and 1 conceded per game. They played a day after Harborough, on August 29, leaving two days of rest.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no prior meetings between these two clubs on record. With no head-to-head history to draw on, the fixture offers little historical guidance.

Home & Away Splits

Harborough Town have been solid at home in a small sample, winning both matches. Marine's away form is evenly split, one win and one loss. The home side's early home results align with the model's home lean.

Key Factors

Both teams are operating on short rest, with Marine one day shorter. No league table position is available for either side, so context beyond recent form is limited. The model runs at medium confidence, meaning the projections are not highly certain.

What the Model Says

The model projects a home win at 53.1%, with a 21.7% draw probability and 25.2% for an away win. The most likely exact scoreline is 1-1, tied at 9.6% with a 2-1 home win, even though the home win is the more probable result. Total goals are projected at about 3.31, with an 84.3% chance of at least two and a 63.2% probability that each side scores at least once. The largest winning-margin category is a home win by two or more goals, at 31.1%.

Verdict

The data leans toward a Harborough Town win, though the projected 1-1 scoreline points to a tight contest. The medium confidence and absence of head-to-head history add uncertainty. A draw or away win sits well within the model's range, but the home side holds the edge.

Last updated: 2026-08-31 17:12:13

Harborough TownHarborough Town
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MarineMarine
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
League Standing
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
Attack
Defence
Efficiency
2W 0D 0L
Home · 100%
Home / Away Record
1W 0D 1L
Away · 50%
Recent Form

Head to Head

No recent meetings between these sides

FAQ

Who is predicted to win Harborough Town vs Marine?
Our model makes Harborough Town the most likely outcome, at about 5310%.
What is the predicted score for Harborough Town vs Marine?
The model projects roughly Harborough Town 1-1 Marine.
When does Harborough Town vs Marine kick off?
Kick-off is Monday, 31 August 2026 at 14:00, at Bowden Park.

Notes & Limitations

  • Based on current null season
  • One or both sides lack top-flight history. Figures are adjusted from lower-division data and carry reduced confidence.
  • This analysis does not account for injuries, suspensions or confirmed line-ups.
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